Can I use my Opal card on the XPT?

You can’t use Opal on the XPT.

Is it cheaper to use an Opal card?

Lower fares – Opal card fares are cheaper than Opal single trip tickets and Opal single bus tickets. Capped fares – No matter how much you travel with Opal you never pay more than your daily, Weekly or Sunday travel caps.

Do I need an Opal card to catch a train?

If you don’t have an Opal card or use contactless payments, you will need to get an Opal single trip ticket. Designed as a back up option, Opal single tickets are available for metro, train, bus, ferry and light rail.

Can I use my Opal card on Sydney light rail?

Mastering the Sydney Opal Card System will help you make use of the city’s extensive public transport system that includes trains, buses, ferries and light rail. This electronic ticketing system allows you to use one card across all these types of transport.

What is the Opal daily cap?

$16.30 a day
Daily, Weekly and Weekend Caps With an Adult Opal card you can travel as much as you want on metro, train, bus, ferry and light rail services within the Opal network and you never pay more than $16.30 a day, $50 a week or $8.15 on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays.

Can I buy Opal card at Woolworths?

You can buy Opal cards at Woolworths also, which is a great place to top-up.

How much does a Opal card cost?

There is no charge for an Opal card, however a minimum top up value of $20 for an adult card, or $10 for a child or concession card, applies at retailers or when using top up machines. Top up amounts of $10 for adult and $5 for child or concession are available when topping up online.

What happens if you forget to tap off with Opal?

If you do not tap on and tap off correctly If you tap on at the beginning and then forget to tap off at the end of your trip, you will be charged the default fare for an incomplete trip. Incomplete trips are not counted towards the Weekly Travel Reward on your Opal card.

What is the maximum Opal fare?

Daily, Weekly and Weekend Caps With an Adult Opal card you can travel as much as you want on metro, train, bus, ferry and light rail services within the Opal network and you never pay more than $16.30 a day, $50 a week or $8.15 on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays.

Is there senior citizen discount in train?

Details Inside. Soon after the outbreak of the pandemic in March 2020, the railway authorities decided to exempt the senior citizens from a concession in rail fare.